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Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
| LABEL: | Sub Pop |
| RELEASE DATE: | 22 June 2004 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock, Experimental |
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The average user rating for this album is 6.2 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Mark J gave it an8:
A nice piece of work. Pitchfork puts it best really in that the album may appear bland/uncreative/repetitive but always keeps that cold celestial feel with it. Recorded in Iceland; as you begin to listen, you realize the sound they want and they hold onto that sound creating slight variations here and there. It triumphs at Eastern Glow giving a subtle climax to the CD before drifting off into Mossy Mountain. Great for relaxing and studying. Not Sigur Ros, sure. Two completely different bands. To give this band a 0 however is inane and completely unvalidated.
Mark J gave it an8:
It's a solid album, and surely not deserving of anything below a 6. Though it may appear repetitive, it's beauty lies in the subtle changes it makes from song to song finally climaxing in Eastern Glow.
Mickey M gave it a0:
Boring, unoriginal and a complete waste of time. Probably the most uninspired album of all time. Worst post-rock album i've ever heard. The blandness of this album is unequalled. I can't believe how some critics have dressed this crap up. Such a lack of feeling and imagination. I actually despise this album.
Chris L gave it a10:
What a phenominal CD. Everything about it is amazingly well put together. It begins and ends effortlessly and takes you for a ride that is so celestial and strange that you'll want to come back again and again. I think of it as the moments after a night of partying before falling asleep and before waking up hung over.
Steve gave it a10:
the more you listen the more you realize what an incredible album this is. Great to listen to before bed.
Nick gave it a9:
Atmospheric and incredible.
Joshua O. gave it a9:
It's nothing new, especially if you listen to a lot of postrockish stuff, but this album just screams (well, maybe sleepily mumbles) "listen to me, over and over again." It's not a day time album, but if you'll looking for something to gently carry you to sleep - this is it. Highly recommended.
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